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Family Violence

People experiencing family violence who have applied for a partner visa do not need to stay in their relationship to be granted permanent residency.

We provide legal advice and assistance to people who are no longer in a relationship with their sponsor for a partner visa and have experienced family violence, have a child of the relationship, or when the sponsoring partner has died.

If you think that we might be able to help you, you can book an appointment with us to receive free legal advice by calling (07) 3846 9333.

For agency referrals, please fill in our referral form and email it to us at admin@rails.org.au or send it by fax to (07) 3844 3073.

About us

We are an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal advice and assistance and community education to disadvantaged people. We advocate in cases of most need before the Department of Home Affairs, review tribunals and, to judicial review. Our services have a demand that far exceeds our resources and we take on only those highest priority cases with most merit.

Acknowledgement of land

We acknowledge and pay our deep respects to the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, on whose land we live and work. We pay our respects to their culture, and to their continuing connection to land, waterways and community.